Earthrise : my adventures as an Apollo 14 astronaut – Mitchell, Edgar D. – On February 5, 1971, Edgar Mitchell jumped off the last rungs of a ladder connecting him to NASA’s Antares spacecraft and landed with two feet on the Moon. Following the disastrous Apollo 13 mission, Mitchell was one of three astronauts to…
Norse myths : tales of Odin, Thor, and Loki – Crossley-Holland, Kevin. A collaboration by two talented creators provides the perfect means to delve into Norse mythology and pore over the enthralling exploits of all-powerful Odin; mighty Thor and his hammer, Mjolnir; and Loki, the infamous trickster. From the creation of the nine worlds to…
QUICK FACTS@ Nicola Yoon Genre: YA/Realistic Fiction/Romance/Contemporary She grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn The first Black woman to hit #1 on the New York Times Young Adult bestseller list She is a National Book Award finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book recipient, and a Coretta Scott King New Talent Award winner Two of…
Looking for a new hobby? Consider trying your hand at a new art style! Here are 8 titles that might inspire your next big creation! The art of paint pouring : tips, techniques, and step -by-step instructions for creating colorful poured art in acrylic / Amanda VanEver Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book…
Happy June! As you may or may not know, May was Mental Health Awareness Month. This post is to encourage everyone to extend mental health awareness into a year-round exercise. For those of you who are already keenly aware of your mental health, or rather the struggles you’ve had with it, these stories are to…
Are you a student looking for a book to read for a book report, a reading list or just need good book? The books below might help you find your next reading adventure! For more ideas and listing of recommended books for other grades, click here. From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of…
